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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Detailer's Domain: Lexus LX470

Lexus LX470 -

This SUV needed a decent clean up, however the paint wasn't bad at all.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Polished with Menzerna Power Finish
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed and sealed

Engine
-Cleaned
- Dressed

Interior
-Leather Cleaned and conditioned
-Dash and plastics cleaned
-Vacuumed
-Carpets Cleaned and Extracted
-Mats cleaned

Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bathe
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Power Finish
Menzerna Power Lock


Wheels/Tires
Uber Wheel and Tire Kit
Adam's Super VRT

Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Adam's Glass Sealant

Engine
Adam's APC
Adam's In and Out Spray

Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Leather Foam

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann
Fenix TK40
Flex 3403
Makita
Metabo
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Interior












Closer Look



Vac



Sonax Leather Foam



Stains and marks from a baby set


After


Dusting


Mats


Cleaned up mats with einszett Deep Cleaner


After shots:



















Before shots (not great but you get the point)









Wheels and tires




Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner





Rinse



Before Engine





P21S TAW on the engine bay



After shots





Wash





The Lexus was in much need of claying



Polished out with Power Finish - the paint was in good shape.






Final shots












Enjoy!

(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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LOL at BFG ATs on a Lexus, but the detail job looks great. Seeing this makes me never want a light colored interior. Amazing work once again sir.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Its based on a land cruiser lol
Originally Posted by yetti96
LOL at BFG ATs on a Lexus, but the detail job looks great. Seeing this makes me never want a light colored interior. Amazing work once again sir.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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gorgeous. well done on that light colored Lex interior..never liked those lol
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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This interior did a 180

Originally Posted by iwashmycar
gorgeous. well done on that light colored Lex interior..never liked those lol
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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What tools and chemicals did you use on the door cars and also the speaker grills? Do you worry about pushing grime further in?

Thanks, and excellent work!
 
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